Our process of design incorporates a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and aspirations to craft spaces which are both functional and deeply personal. We utilise hand drawing throughout our work, as exhibited in the diagram below detailing our process from initial introduction to construction and use.
We approach each project, regardless of scale with a similarly contextual and conceptual approach.
01.
Initial consultation, understanding of aspirations & formulation of brief.
Briefing
02.
Site visit, analysis of opportunities & constraints, environmental understanding
04.
Creation of strong concept which is personal, emotive, contextual and carried through the design process
Diagrammatic options proposed for ideal adjacencies, circulation, everyday efficiency & key moments
Production of necessary drawings, design & access and additional statements required for submission
Site
Concept
05.
Spatial Design
06.
Planning
07.
Technical Design
Development of architectural design, detailed drawings & sub consultant liaison
08.
Construction
Development of architectural design, detailed drawings & sub consultant liaison
09.
Post Construction
Development of architectural design, detailed drawings & sub consultant liaison
03.
Research
A thorough assessment of the existing, research into site history & context (tangible & intangible)
Process of Design
01.
Meet the client
Understand aspirations
Formulate clear brief
01. Brief
02. Site
02.
03. Concept
04. Ideal Operations
05. Plan
06. Development
Site visit
Analyse opportunities & constraints
Contextual understanding
03.
Creation of strong concept
Carried through the design process
Personal, emotive, contextual
04.
Diagrammatic spatial organisation
Ideal connection & circulation
Efficiency for everyday use
05.
Initial design options
Manipulation of the basic plan
Client comment & review
06.
Adding detail & value
Hand-drawings, digital modelling
Identifying significant moments
We approach each project, regardless of scale with a similarly contextual and conceptual approach.
Our process of design incorporates a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and aspirations to craft spaces which are both functional and deeply personal. We utilise hand drawing throughout our work, as exhibited in the diagram above detailing our process from initial introduction to planning stage.
| Process of Design |
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